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Adopt Freddie

Chow Chow · Male · Young · 1 year

When young Freddie first came into our care, he was such a worried boy. Now he’s been with us a little while he knows he can trust us and has become a real cuddle bug with his favourite people. He has recently had a surgical procedure to lift his eyelids, and we can instantly notice the difference in him now that he can see properly. Freddie is much more confident now, and less easily spooked. He loves his walks and can now have off lead time too, where he gets the zoomies. Fred is still a little unsure of new places and people, but he adjusts much more readily than he used to, but his adopters will need to go at his pace whilst he settles into his new life. We know he’s been wary of loud noises in his previous home, so he’d benefit from a fairly quiet environment. Freddie has been happy to approach other dogs, but when he gets to them, he doesn’t seem to know what to do! We know he has lived with other dogs before and he seems happy to walk in a small group, he’s just not so sure about face-to-face interactions right now. We haven’t seen Freddie show much interest in toys, but this may be something else that comes in time as his confidence grows. Freddie is looking for a home where any children are over 16 and he can be the only dog. He is house trained and can be left for a couple of hours without worry. He is likely to need a few visits paying to him before he goes home.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Liverpool
Shelter
Dogs Trust Merseyside
Living with Freddie
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Freddie home

What you'll need for Freddie in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Freddie

What life with Freddie looks like

Freddie is a small young adult chow chow dog waiting at Dogs Trust Merseyside in Liverpool.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Liverpool, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Freddie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Freddie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Merseyside handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Freddie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Freddie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Merseyside will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Freddie already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Freddie isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dogs Trust Merseyside early rather than rehoming privately; they know Freddie and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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